Perkins, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Logan County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,229 Population 1,106/sq mi density
$43,913 Median Income $20,856 per capita
$169,700 Home Value $222,594 Zillow
$924 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
152 Violent Crime/100K 912 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,913 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$169,700 home value, $924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Perkins, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,913
42% below
$20,856 per capita
Home Value
$169,700
40% below
Zillow: $222,594
Median Rent
$924/mo
21% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
60% below
912/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Perkins Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Perkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
60%
Rent
79%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Perkins a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Perkins residents earn a median household income of $43,913 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,856. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 937 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Perkins is $169,700 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,594. Median rent is $924/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Perkins reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 912/100K.

Education

20.5% of adults in Perkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Perkins has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,229
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density1,106/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,913
Per Capita$20,856
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$1,268M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,700
Rent$924
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$222,594
Housing Units1,361
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent152/100K
Property912/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,691/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain36.1 in/yr
Elevation905 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Perkins was founded in 1891.
The median home in Perkins was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Stillwater Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.